Obituaries

Nov 10, 2018

Pamela M. Berube, 66, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Maurice J. Berube and the late Inez  J. (Medeiros) Pulaski. Pamela loved the beach and had a strong affection for animals. She was very...

Nov 9, 2018

Mary I. Sousa, 84, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday November 9, 2018 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Carlos A. Sousa, with whom she shared many memorable years of marriage. Born in Sao Vincente, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the...

Nov 6, 2018

Amy M. Santos, 41, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Janet (Ouellette) Santos and the late Edward L. Santos. Amy loved computer games, especially Sims, crocheting, ceramics, arts and crafts, and wresting. She also enjoyed drawing and watching Dog The...

Nov 6, 2018

Joaquim Novo, 81, the husband of Marie (Cruz) Novo passed away on November 6, 2018. He was born in Remedios de Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores. Joaquim was a son of the late Joao and the late Rosa (Mateus) Novo. In addition to his beloved wife of 58 years, he is survived by: 4 children Gale Marie Novo, Stephen Joaquim...

Nov 5, 2018

Jordan Fernandes, 28, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on November  5, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Joe and Gabriela "Gabe" (Camara) Fernandes. Jordan's true passion in life was working for the family business, Salon-Salon Limousine. At the young age of sixteen, he impressed all by operating the business with...

Nov 2, 2018

Ann Marie "Annie" (Perreira) Raposo Miller, age 60, formerly of Somerset, MA, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI, surrounded by her family. She was a true artisan, and while she had so many creative talents, art was her passion. She loved her gospel music and was always sharing her heart...

Oct 30, 2018

Richard A. Costa, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Somerset Ridge where he had resided for the past three years. He was the husband of the late Mary D. (Galvao) Costa and shared thirty-four beautiful years together. Born in Fall River, MA he was a son of the late Manuel and Guilhermina (Almeida) Costa. He...

Oct 27, 2018

Olive (Andrade) Berube, 89, of Fall River, passed away Sat. in Kimwell Nursing Home. She was the wife of Albert J. Berube. Born in Fall River,  the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia ( Goulart Silveira) Andrade. In addition to her husband she is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Alice Jerome,...

Oct 26, 2018

Lena (Ashook) Roy of New Bedford, formerly a life long resident of Fall River, passed away after a long illness on Friday, October 26.  Born on May 7,1931 in the city of Aley, Lebanon, she was the only child of John and Waleed (Mildred) Ashook.  A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School (class of '49) she later took employment at...

Oct 23, 2018

Thomas E. Botelho, 77, husband of Olivia (Dias) Botelho, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Wareham, MA. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Rosalina (Matos) Botelho. Prior to his retirement he had been employed by New England Power Plant for many years. In addition to his wife of fifty-five...

Oct 23, 2018

Bertha N. (Brito) DeFrias, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 . She was the wife of the late Dinarte M. DeFrias.  Born in Sao Roque, daughter of the late Antonio and Ondina (Silva) Brito. She worked in the garment industry for many years. She is survived by: 2 children Lisa DeFrias-Silva (husband-Luis) and Dinarte...

Oct 21, 2018

Vital "Vic" Pereira, 88, husband of Dolores "Del" (Lima) Pereira, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Agostinho and Mary (Cavallaro) Pereira. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Vic served our country during the Korean War. Before his enlistment in 1951, he worked for Freedman...

Oct 19, 2018

Bonnie L. Bolduc, 55, of Berkley, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2018. She was the wife of Michael A. Bolduc for twenty-three years and mother of Ian M.A. Bolduc of Berkley and Amanda L. Landry and her husband Christopher of Eastham, MA. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Curtis A. Fisher, Jr. and...

Oct 17, 2018

Joanne (DiGangi) Soares, age 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by beloved family and friends on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Born in Boston she lived most of her life in Somerset and Fall River. She was the wife of 56 years to Ronald Soares and mother of Kenneth Soares (wife Lori), Jeffery Soares (wife Traci), and pre-deceased by her beloved...

Oct 17, 2018

Maria (Resendes) Botelho, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. She was the widow of Joao C Botelho, with whom she had enjoyed 59 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2009.

Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late...

Oct 14, 2018

Maria R. Chaves, 79, of Fall River, wife of the late Jose S. Chaves, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 14, 2018. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio and Deolinda (Sousa) Chaves. She leaves: her son, John Chaves and his wife Libby of Fall River; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her committal service...

Oct 13, 2018

Judith A. Wahl, 65, of Fall River, wife of Gerald Wahl, passed away at home surrounded by family on October 13, 2018, after an illness. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Thomas Smith and Eileen (McCormack) Smith, she had also lived in Tiverton for thirty years. She worked for many years as...

Oct 9, 2018

Gloria Rezendes , 92, of Dartmouth, passed away on October 9, 2018. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Manuel and Diamantina (Pacheco)  Rezendes.  She had been a payroll specialist for the Fall River Electric Company for many years. She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Parish of Fall River. Gloria is survived by: nieces, Cynthia...

Oct 7, 2018

William J. Hallal, 83, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Juliann (Louis) Hallal for fifty-five years. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Bshara Hallal and the late Mary (Asea) Hallal.

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Oct 4, 2018

Jennifer L. Comiskey, 40, of Somerset, wife of Juan M. DeLeon, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2018. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Camara) Arruda. She loved cooking, gardening, the beach, and long walks with her dogs. She also enjoyed various arts and crafts, coloring, refinishing furniture, and...